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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.10, 1,058.10 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.10, 1,058.10 and 380.56 is: 571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.10 : 1,058.10 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.10/1,058.10 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.10x = 1,058.10 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.10x = 402,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,670.54/705.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.08

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