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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.74, 898.05 and 388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.74, 898.05 and 388.75 is: 536.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.74 : 898.05 = 388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.74/898.05 = 388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.74x = 898.05 × 388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.74x = 349,116.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,116.94/650.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.49

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