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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.62, 533.10 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.62, 533.10 and 246.51 is: 339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.62 : 533.10 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.62/533.10 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.62x = 533.10 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.62x = 131,414.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,414.48/386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.91

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