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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.94, 898.29 and 388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.94, 898.29 and 388.95 is: 536.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.94 : 898.29 = 388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.94/898.29 = 388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.94x = 898.29 × 388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.94x = 349,389.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,389.90/650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.75

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