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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.54, 788.88 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.54, 788.88 and 338.72 is: 467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.54 : 788.88 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.54/788.88 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.54x = 788.88 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.54x = 267,209.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,209.43/571.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.53

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