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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.56, 1,024.11 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.56, 1,024.11 and 250.02 is: 375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.56 : 1,024.11 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.56/1,024.11 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.56x = 1,024.11 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.56x = 256,047.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,047.98/682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.13

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