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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.18, 896.74 and 387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.18, 896.74 and 387.92 is: 535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.18 : 896.74 = 387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.18/896.74 = 387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.18x = 896.74 × 387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.18x = 347,857.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,857.93/650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.02

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