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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.91, 543.64 and 246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.91, 543.64 and 246.69 is: 340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.91 : 543.64 = 246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.91/543.64 = 246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.91x = 543.64 × 246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.91x = 134,110.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,110.55/393.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.46

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