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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.27, 1,124.51 and 339.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.27, 1,124.51 and 339.29 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.27 : 1,124.51 = 339.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.27/1,124.51 = 339.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.27x = 1,124.51 × 339.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.27x = 381,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,527.68/750.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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