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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.43, 1,956.93 and 380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.43, 1,956.93 and 380 is: 570.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.43 : 1,956.93 = 380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.43/1,956.93 = 380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.43x = 1,956.93 × 380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.43x = 743,633.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,633.40/1,304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.08

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