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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.03, 897.28 and 388.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.03, 897.28 and 388.19 is: 535.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.03 : 897.28 = 388.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.03/897.28 = 388.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.03x = 897.28 × 388.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.03x = 348,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,316.40/650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.85

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