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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.08, 1,058.02 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.08, 1,058.02 and 380.44 is: 570.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.08 : 1,058.02 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.08/1,058.02 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.08x = 1,058.02 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.08x = 402,513.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,513.13/705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.88

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