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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.86, 533.59 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.86, 533.59 and 246.84 is: 340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.86 : 533.59 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.86/533.59 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.86x = 533.59 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.86x = 131,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,708.69/386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.46

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