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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.04, 1,024.41 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.04, 1,024.41 and 250.11 is: 375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.04 : 1,024.41 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.04/1,024.41 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.04x = 1,024.41 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.04x = 256,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,215.19/683.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.11

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