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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.10, 1,023.99 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.10, 1,023.99 and 249.96 is: 374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.10 : 1,023.99 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.10/1,023.99 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.10x = 1,023.99 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.10x = 255,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,956.54/683.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.70

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