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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.68, 533.63 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.68, 533.63 and 246.68 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.68 : 533.63 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.68/533.63 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.68x = 533.63 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.68x = 131,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,631.95/386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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