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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.07, 897.03 and 388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.07, 897.03 and 388.04 is: 535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.07 : 897.03 = 388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.07/897.03 = 388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.07x = 897.03 × 388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.07x = 348,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,079.04/650.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.45

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