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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.86, 1,024.42 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.86, 1,024.42 and 250.04 is: 375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.86 : 1,024.42 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.86/1,024.42 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.86x = 1,024.42 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.86x = 256,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,145.98/682.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.11

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