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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.53, 897.78 and 388.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.53, 897.78 and 388.54 is: 536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.53 : 897.78 = 388.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.53/897.78 = 388.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.53x = 897.78 × 388.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.53x = 348,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,823.44/650.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.21

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