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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.22, 543.86 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.22, 543.86 and 246.60 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.22 : 543.86 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.22/543.86 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.22x = 543.86 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.22x = 134,115.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,115.88/394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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