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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.24, 897.28 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.24, 897.28 and 388.24 is: 535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.24 : 897.28 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.24/897.28 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.24x = 897.28 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.24x = 348,359.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,359.99/650.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.74

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