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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.86, 533.80 and 246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.86, 533.80 and 246.74 is: 340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.86 : 533.80 = 246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.86/533.80 = 246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.86x = 533.80 × 246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.86x = 131,709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,709.81/386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.46

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