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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.30, 1,058.04 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.30, 1,058.04 and 380.52 is: 570.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.30 : 1,058.04 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.30/1,058.04 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.30x = 1,058.04 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.30x = 402,605.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,605.38/705.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.83

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