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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.75, 787.64 and 338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.75, 787.64 and 338.01 is: 466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.75 : 787.64 = 338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.75/787.64 = 338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.75x = 787.64 × 338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.75x = 266,228.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,228.51/570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.45

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