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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.68, 1,024.16 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.68, 1,024.16 and 250.14 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.68 : 1,024.16 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.68/1,024.16 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.68x = 1,024.16 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.68x = 256,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,182.13/682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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