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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.96, 543.71 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.96, 543.71 and 246.65 is: 340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.96 : 543.71 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.96/543.71 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.96x = 543.71 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.96x = 134,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,103.97/393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.40

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