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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.05, 1,123.93 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.05, 1,123.93 and 338.31 is: 507.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.05 : 1,123.93 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.05/1,123.93 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.05x = 1,123.93 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.05x = 380,235.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,235.28/749.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.63

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