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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.15, 1,124.22 and 338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.15, 1,124.22 and 338.27 is: 507.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.15 : 1,124.22 = 338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.15/1,124.22 = 338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.15x = 1,124.22 × 338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.15x = 380,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,282.59/749.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.62

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