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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.34, 897.66 and 388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.34, 897.66 and 388.53 is: 536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.34 : 897.66 = 388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.34/897.66 = 388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.34x = 897.66 × 388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.34x = 348,767.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,767.84/650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.29

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