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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 898.24 and 388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 898.24 and 388.96 is: 536.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 898.24 = 388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/898.24 = 388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 898.24 × 388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 349,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,379.43/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.85

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