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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.40, 897.45 and 381.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.40, 897.45 and 381.13 is: 525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.40 : 897.45 = 381.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.40/897.45 = 381.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.40x = 897.45 × 381.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.40x = 342,041.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,041.45/650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.90

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