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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.91, 543.54 and 246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.91, 543.54 and 246.59 is: 340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.91 : 543.54 = 246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.91/543.54 = 246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.91x = 543.54 × 246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.91x = 134,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,031.77/393.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.26

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