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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.63, 789.05 and 338.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.63, 789.05 and 338.75 is: 467.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.63 : 789.05 = 338.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.63/789.05 = 338.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.63x = 789.05 × 338.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.63x = 267,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,288.99/571.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.60

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