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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 898.20 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 898.20 and 388.80 is: 536.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 898.20 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/898.20 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 898.20 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 349,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,220.16/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.54

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