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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.27, 897.27 and 388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.27, 897.27 and 388.37 is: 535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.27 : 897.27 = 388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.27/897.27 = 388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.27x = 897.27 × 388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.27x = 348,472.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,472.75/650.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.89

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