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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 536.45 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 536.45 and 246.92 is: 340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 536.45 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/536.45 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 536.45 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 132,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,456.32/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.80

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