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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.49, 533.07 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.49, 533.07 and 246.46 is: 339.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.49 : 533.07 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.49/533.07 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.49x = 533.07 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.49x = 131,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,379.72/386.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.93

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