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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.03, 532.79 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.03, 532.79 and 246.21 is: 339.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.03 : 532.79 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.03/532.79 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.03x = 532.79 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.03x = 131,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,178.23/386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.81

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