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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.22, 1,123.50 and 338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.22, 1,123.50 and 338.34 is: 507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.22 : 1,123.50 = 338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.22/1,123.50 = 338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.22x = 1,123.50 × 338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.22x = 380,124.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,124.99/749.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.36

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