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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.82, 533.94 and 246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.82, 533.94 and 246.87 is: 340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.82 : 533.94 = 246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.82/533.94 = 246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.82x = 533.94 × 246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.82x = 131,813.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,813.77/386.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.76

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