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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.44, 533.32 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.44, 533.32 and 246.50 is: 340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.44 : 533.32 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.44/533.32 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.44x = 533.32 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.44x = 131,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,463.38/386.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.19

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