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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.43, 533.60 and 246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.43, 533.60 and 246.79 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.43 : 533.60 = 246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.43/533.60 = 246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.43x = 533.60 × 246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.43x = 131,685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,685.91/386.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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