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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.91, 1,124.85 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.91, 1,124.85 and 338.94 is: 508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.91 : 1,124.85 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.91/1,124.85 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.91x = 1,124.85 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.91x = 381,256.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,256.66/749.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.40

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