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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 788.64 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 788.64 and 338.64 is: 467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 788.64 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/788.64 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 788.64 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 267,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,065.05/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.16

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