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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.13, 896.97 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.13, 896.97 and 388.08 is: 535.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.13 : 896.97 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.13/896.97 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.13x = 896.97 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.13x = 348,096.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,096.12/650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.43

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