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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.14, 950.38 and 533.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.14, 950.38 and 533.26 is: 795.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.14 : 950.38 = 533.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.14/950.38 = 533.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.14x = 950.38 × 533.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.14x = 506,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,799.64/637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.43

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