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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.39, 542.88 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.39, 542.88 and 246.11 is: 339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.39 : 542.88 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.39/542.88 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.39x = 542.88 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.39x = 133,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,605.48/393.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.63

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