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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.30, 532.95 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.30, 532.95 and 246.51 is: 340.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.30 : 532.95 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.30/532.95 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.30x = 532.95 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.30x = 131,376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,376.58/386.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.09

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