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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 577.58 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 577.58 and 252.92 is: 348.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 577.58 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/577.58 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 577.58 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 146,081.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,081.53/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.94

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