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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.18, 1,024.83 and 250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.18, 1,024.83 and 250.34 is: 375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.18 : 1,024.83 = 250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.18/1,024.83 = 250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.18x = 1,024.83 × 250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.18x = 256,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,555.94/683.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.53

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