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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.04, 974.04 and 389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.04, 974.04 and 389.40 is: 583.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.04 : 974.04 = 389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.04/974.04 = 389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.04x = 974.04 × 389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.04x = 379,291.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,291.18/650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.49

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