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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 577.56 and 252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 577.56 and 252.84 is: 348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 577.56 = 252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/577.56 = 252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 577.56 × 252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 146,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,030.27/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.79

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