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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 532.86 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 532.86 and 246.12 is: 339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 532.86 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/532.86 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 532.86 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 131,147.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,147.50/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.51

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