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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.38, 1,314.33 and 532.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.38, 1,314.33 and 532.73 is: 735.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.38 : 1,314.33 = 532.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.38/1,314.33 = 532.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.38x = 1,314.33 × 532.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.38x = 700,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,183.33/952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.19

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