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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.65, 542.73 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.65, 542.73 and 246.23 is: 339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.65 : 542.73 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.65/542.73 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.65x = 542.73 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.65x = 133,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,632.46/393.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.47

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