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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.71, 577.89 and 252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.71, 577.89 and 252.93 is: 349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.71 : 577.89 = 252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.71/577.89 = 252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.71x = 577.89 × 252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.71x = 146,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,165.72/418.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.09

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