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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.99, 533.97 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.99, 533.97 and 246.86 is: 340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.99 : 533.97 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.99/533.97 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.99x = 533.97 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.99x = 131,813.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,813.16/386.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.62

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