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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.42, 1,123.37 and 338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.42, 1,123.37 and 338.85 is: 507.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.42 : 1,123.37 = 338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.42/1,123.37 = 338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.42x = 1,123.37 × 338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.42x = 380,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,653.50/749.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.93

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