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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.49, 1,124.36 and 338.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.49, 1,124.36 and 338.61 is: 507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.49 : 1,124.36 = 338.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.49/1,124.36 = 338.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.49x = 1,124.36 × 338.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.49x = 380,717.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,717.85/749.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.97

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