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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.02, 897 and 388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.02, 897 and 388.12 is: 535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.02 : 897 = 388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.02/897 = 388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.02x = 897 × 388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.02x = 348,143.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,143.64/650.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.59

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