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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 788.01 and 338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 788.01 and 338.13 is: 466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 788.01 = 338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/788.01 = 338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 788.01 × 338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 266,449.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,449.82/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.62

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