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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.15, 532.73 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.15, 532.73 and 246.24 is: 339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.15 : 532.73 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.15/532.73 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.15x = 532.73 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.15x = 131,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,179.44/386.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.72

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