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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.04, 1,024.08 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.04, 1,024.08 and 250.14 is: 375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.04 : 1,024.08 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.04/1,024.08 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.04x = 1,024.08 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.04x = 256,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,163.37/683.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.03

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