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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 530.55 and 246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 530.55 and 246.62 is: 340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 530.55 = 246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/530.55 = 246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 530.55 × 246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 130,844.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,844.24/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.19

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