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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.80, 1,957.30 and 380.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.80, 1,957.30 and 380.37 is: 570.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.80 : 1,957.30 = 380.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.80/1,957.30 = 380.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.80x = 1,957.30 × 380.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.80x = 744,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,498.20/1,304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.58

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