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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.11, 1,124.26 and 338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.11, 1,124.26 and 338.28 is: 507.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.11 : 1,124.26 = 338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.11/1,124.26 = 338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.11x = 1,124.26 × 338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.11x = 380,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,315.73/749.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.69

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