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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.52, 788.70 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.52, 788.70 and 338.64 is: 467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.52 : 788.70 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.52/788.70 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.52x = 788.70 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.52x = 267,085.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,085.37/571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.32

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