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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.30, 1,025.09 and 250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.30, 1,025.09 and 250.45 is: 375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.30 : 1,025.09 = 250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.30/1,025.09 = 250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.30x = 1,025.09 × 250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.30x = 256,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,733.79/683.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.73

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