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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.01, 532.55 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.01, 532.55 and 246.08 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.01 : 532.55 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.01/532.55 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.01x = 532.55 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.01x = 131,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,051.85/386.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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