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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.29, 1,024.53 and 250.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.29, 1,024.53 and 250.21 is: 375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.29 : 1,024.53 = 250.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.29/1,024.53 = 250.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.29x = 1,024.53 × 250.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.29x = 256,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,347.65/683.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.17

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