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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.80, 542.89 and 246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.80, 542.89 and 246.34 is: 339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.80 : 542.89 = 246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.80/542.89 = 246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.80x = 542.89 × 246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.80x = 133,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,735.52/393.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.60

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