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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.13, 1,435.69 and 380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.13, 1,435.69 and 380 is: 570.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.13 : 1,435.69 = 380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.13/1,435.69 = 380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.13x = 1,435.69 × 380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.13x = 545,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,562.20/957.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.00

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