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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.38, 1,311.51 and 536.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.38, 1,311.51 and 536.38 is: 740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.38 : 1,311.51 = 536.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.38/1,311.51 = 536.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.38x = 1,311.51 × 536.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.38x = 703,467.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,467.73/950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.20

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