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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.13, 532.67 and 246.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.13, 532.67 and 246.41 is: 339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.13 : 532.67 = 246.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.13/532.67 = 246.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.13x = 532.67 × 246.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.13x = 131,251.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,251.32/386.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.91

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