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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.07, 897.21 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.07, 897.21 and 388.26 is: 535.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.07 : 897.21 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.07/897.21 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.07x = 897.21 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.07x = 348,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,350.75/650.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.87

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