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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.88, 793.21 and 338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.88, 793.21 and 338.67 is: 467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.88 : 793.21 = 338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.88/793.21 = 338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.88x = 793.21 × 338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.88x = 268,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,632.46/574.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.28

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