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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.80, 1,435.38 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.80, 1,435.38 and 380.08 is: 570.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.80 : 1,435.38 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.80/1,435.38 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.80x = 1,435.38 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.80x = 545,559.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,559.23/956.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.19

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