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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.06, 1,024.60 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.06, 1,024.60 and 250.22 is: 375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.06 : 1,024.60 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.06/1,024.60 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.06x = 1,024.60 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.06x = 256,375.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,375.41/683.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.33

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