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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.50, 533.14 and 246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.50, 533.14 and 246.58 is: 340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.50 : 533.14 = 246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.50/533.14 = 246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.50x = 533.14 × 246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.50x = 131,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,461.66/386.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.13

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