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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.16, 1,056.25 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.16, 1,056.25 and 380.16 is: 570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.16 : 1,056.25 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.16/1,056.25 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.16x = 1,056.25 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.16x = 401,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,544/704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.25

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