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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.25, 1,122.96 and 338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.25, 1,122.96 and 338.28 is: 507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.25 : 1,122.96 = 338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.25/1,122.96 = 338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.25x = 1,122.96 × 338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.25x = 379,874.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,874.91/749.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.01

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