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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.76, 533.74 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.76, 533.74 and 246.88 is: 340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.76 : 533.74 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.76/533.74 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.76x = 533.74 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.76x = 131,769.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,769.73/386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.70

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