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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 897.93 and 388.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 897.93 and 388.78 is: 536.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 897.93 = 388.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/897.93 = 388.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 897.93 × 388.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 349,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,094.98/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.57

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