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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.72, 897.92 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.72, 897.92 and 388.64 is: 536.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.72 : 897.92 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.72/897.92 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.72x = 897.92 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.72x = 348,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,967.63/650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.28

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