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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.74, 1,123.46 and 338.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.74, 1,123.46 and 338.00 is: 507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.74 : 1,123.46 = 338.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.74/1,123.46 = 338.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.74x = 1,123.46 × 338.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.74x = 379,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,726.67/748.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.16

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