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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 577.72 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 577.72 and 252.92 is: 348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 577.72 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/577.72 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 577.72 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 146,116.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,116.94/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.89

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