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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.12, 896.66 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.12, 896.66 and 388.08 is: 535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.12 : 896.66 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.12/896.66 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.12x = 896.66 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.12x = 347,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,975.81/650.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.25

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