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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.70, 897.51 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.70, 897.51 and 388.50 is: 535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.70 : 897.51 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.70/897.51 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.70x = 897.51 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.70x = 348,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,682.64/650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.86

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