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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.49, 533.53 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.49, 533.53 and 246.80 is: 340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.49 : 533.53 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.49/533.53 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.49x = 533.53 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.49x = 131,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,672.54/386.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.69

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