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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 533.53 and 246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 533.53 and 246.74 is: 340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 533.53 = 246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/533.53 = 246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 533.53 × 246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 131,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,643.19/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.48

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