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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571, 787.98 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571, 787.98 and 338.12 is: 466.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571 : 787.98 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571/787.98 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571x = 787.98 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571x = 266,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,431.80/571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.61

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