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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.04, 1,024.04 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.04, 1,024.04 and 250.12 is: 374.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.04 : 1,024.04 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.04/1,024.04 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.04x = 1,024.04 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.04x = 256,132.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,132.88/683.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.99

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