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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.04, 897.17 and 388.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.04, 897.17 and 388.10 is: 535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.04 : 897.17 = 388.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.04/897.17 = 388.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.04x = 897.17 × 388.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.04x = 348,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,191.98/650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.65

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