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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.13, 788.36 and 338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.13, 788.36 and 338.25 is: 466.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.13 : 788.36 = 338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.13/788.36 = 338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.13x = 788.36 × 338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.13x = 266,661.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,661.08/571.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.90

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