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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.96, 544.11 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.96, 544.11 and 246.72 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.96 : 544.11 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.96/544.11 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.96x = 544.11 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.96x = 134,242.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,242.82/393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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