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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.97, 898.23 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.97, 898.23 and 388.92 is: 536.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.97 : 898.23 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.97/898.23 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.97x = 898.23 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.97x = 349,339.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,339.61/650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.64

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