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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.33, 1,123.83 and 338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.33, 1,123.83 and 338.85 is: 507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.33 : 1,123.83 = 338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.33/1,123.83 = 338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.33x = 1,123.83 × 338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.33x = 380,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,809.80/750.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.52

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