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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.04, 788.28 and 338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.04, 788.28 and 338.24 is: 466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.04 : 788.28 = 338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.04/788.28 = 338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.04x = 788.28 × 338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.04x = 266,627.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,627.83/571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.92

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