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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.13, 543.65 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.13, 543.65 and 246.51 is: 340.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.13 : 543.65 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.13/543.65 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.13x = 543.65 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.13x = 134,013.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,013.93/394.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.02

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