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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 578.04 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 578.04 and 252.96 is: 349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 578.04 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/578.04 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 578.04 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 146,216.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,216.84/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.22

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