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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.57, 542.70 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.57, 542.70 and 246.16 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.57 : 542.70 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.57/542.70 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.57x = 542.70 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.57x = 133,591.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,591.03/393.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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