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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.41, 897.49 and 388.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.41, 897.49 and 388.38 is: 535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.41 : 897.49 = 388.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.41/897.49 = 388.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.41x = 897.49 × 388.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.41x = 348,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,567.17/650.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.92

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