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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.32, 532.97 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.32, 532.97 and 246.44 is: 339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.32 : 532.97 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.32/532.97 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.32x = 532.97 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.32x = 131,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,345.13/386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.99

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