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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.10, 897.12 and 388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.10, 897.12 and 388.11 is: 535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.10 : 897.12 = 388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.10/897.12 = 388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.10x = 897.12 × 388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.10x = 348,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,181.24/650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.58

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