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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.61, 533.25 and 246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.61, 533.25 and 246.58 is: 340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.61 : 533.25 = 246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.61/533.25 = 246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.61x = 533.25 × 246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.61x = 131,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,488.79/386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.11

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