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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.43, 897.61 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.43, 897.61 and 388.60 is: 536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.43 : 897.61 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.43/897.61 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.43x = 897.61 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.43x = 348,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,806.76/650.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.27

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