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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.55, 542.88 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.55, 542.88 and 246.27 is: 339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.55 : 542.88 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.55/542.88 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.55x = 542.88 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.55x = 133,695.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,695.06/393.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.72

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