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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 533.04 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 533.04 and 246.36 is: 340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 533.04 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/533.04 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 533.04 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 131,319.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,319.73/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.12

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