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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.67, 577.49 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.67, 577.49 and 252.60 is: 348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.67 : 577.49 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.67/577.49 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.67x = 577.49 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.67x = 145,873.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,873.79/418.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.42

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