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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.92, 787.86 and 338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.92, 787.86 and 338 is: 466.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.92 : 787.86 = 338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.92/787.86 = 338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.92x = 787.86 × 338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.92x = 266,296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,296.68/570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.43

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