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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 898.11 and 388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 898.11 and 388.84 is: 536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 898.11 = 388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/898.11 = 388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 898.11 × 388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 349,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,221.09/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.60

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