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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.57, 897.78 and 388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.57, 897.78 and 388.59 is: 536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.57 : 897.78 = 388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.57/897.78 = 388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.57x = 897.78 × 388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.57x = 348,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,866.42/650.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.25

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