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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.54, 533.11 and 246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.54, 533.11 and 246.61 is: 340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.54 : 533.11 = 246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.54/533.11 = 246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.54x = 533.11 × 246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.54x = 131,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,470.26/386.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.12

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