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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.33, 897.10 and 388.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.33, 897.10 and 388.29 is: 535.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.33 : 897.10 = 388.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.33/897.10 = 388.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.33x = 897.10 × 388.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.33x = 348,333.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,333.99/650.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.63

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