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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.61, 542.95 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.61, 542.95 and 246.29 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.61 : 542.95 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.61/542.95 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.61x = 542.95 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.61x = 133,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,724.26/393.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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