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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.95, 898.37 and 388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.95, 898.37 and 388.96 is: 536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.95 : 898.37 = 388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.95/898.37 = 388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.95x = 898.37 × 388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.95x = 349,428.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,428.05/650.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.80

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