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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.62, 789.04 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.62, 789.04 and 338.76 is: 467.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.62 : 789.04 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.62/789.04 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.62x = 789.04 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.62x = 267,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,295.19/571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.61

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