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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.26, 1,123.78 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.26, 1,123.78 and 338.50 is: 507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.26 : 1,123.78 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.26/1,123.78 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.26x = 1,123.78 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.26x = 380,399.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,399.53/749.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.70

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