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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.39, 1,124.21 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.39, 1,124.21 and 338.72 is: 508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.39 : 1,124.21 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.39/1,124.21 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.39x = 1,124.21 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.39x = 380,787.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,787.64/749.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.13

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