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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.61, 577.92 and 252.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.61, 577.92 and 252.89 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.61 : 577.92 = 252.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.61/577.92 = 252.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.61x = 577.92 × 252.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.61x = 146,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,150.19/418.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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