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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.01, 1,122.01 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.01, 1,122.01 and 337.04 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.01 : 1,122.01 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.01/1,122.01 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.01x = 1,122.01 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.01x = 378,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,162.25/748.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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