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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.34, 1,025.19 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.34, 1,025.19 and 250.50 is: 375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.34 : 1,025.19 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.34/1,025.19 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.34x = 1,025.19 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.34x = 256,810.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,810.10/683.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.82

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