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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 577.60 and 252.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 577.60 and 252.85 is: 348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 577.60 = 252.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/577.60 = 252.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 577.60 × 252.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 146,046.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,046.16/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.79

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