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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.36, 897.54 and 388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.36, 897.54 and 388.48 is: 536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.36 : 897.54 = 388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.36/897.54 = 388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.36x = 897.54 × 388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.36x = 348,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,676.34/650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.13

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