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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.18, 532.94 and 246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.18, 532.94 and 246.17 is: 339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.18 : 532.94 = 246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.18/532.94 = 246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.18x = 532.94 × 246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.18x = 131,193.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,193.94/386.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.72

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