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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.05, 788.09 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.05, 788.09 and 338.22 is: 466.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.05 : 788.09 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.05/788.09 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.05x = 788.09 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.05x = 266,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,546.11/571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.76

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