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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.22, 1,024.74 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.22, 1,024.74 and 250.32 is: 375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.22 : 1,024.74 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.22/1,024.74 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.22x = 1,024.74 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.22x = 256,512.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,512.92/683.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.45

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