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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.35, 1,123.12 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.35, 1,123.12 and 338.07 is: 506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.35 : 1,123.12 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.35/1,123.12 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.35x = 1,123.12 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.35x = 379,695.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,695.91/749.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.70

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