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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.51, 788.38 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.51, 788.38 and 338.50 is: 466.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.51 : 788.38 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.51/788.38 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.51x = 788.38 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.51x = 266,866.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,866.63/571.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.95

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