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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.42, 897.49 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.42, 897.49 and 388.50 is: 536.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.42 : 897.49 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.42/897.49 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.42x = 897.49 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.42x = 348,674.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,674.87/650.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.08

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