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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.27, 533.23 and 246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.27, 533.23 and 246.58 is: 340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.27 : 533.23 = 246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.27/533.23 = 246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.27x = 533.23 × 246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.27x = 131,483.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,483.85/386.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.39

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