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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.07, 532.37 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.07, 532.37 and 246.14 is: 339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.07 : 532.37 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.07/532.37 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.07x = 532.37 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.07x = 131,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,037.50/386.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.42

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