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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.36, 788.64 and 338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.36, 788.64 and 338.56 is: 467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.36 : 788.64 = 338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.36/788.64 = 338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.36x = 788.64 × 338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.36x = 267,001.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,001.96/571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.31

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