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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.50, 533.57 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.50, 533.57 and 246.76 is: 340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.50 : 533.57 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.50/533.57 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.50x = 533.57 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.50x = 131,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,663.73/386.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.66

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