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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.52, 897.59 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.52, 897.59 and 385 is: 531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.52 : 897.59 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.52/897.59 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.52x = 897.59 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.52x = 345,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,572.15/650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.22

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