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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.96, 898.24 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.96, 898.24 and 388.92 is: 536.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.96 : 898.24 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.96/898.24 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.96x = 898.24 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.96x = 349,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,343.50/650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.66

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