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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.38, 1,025.34 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.38, 1,025.34 and 250.84 is: 376.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.38 : 1,025.34 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.38/1,025.34 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.38x = 1,025.34 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.38x = 257,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,196.29/683.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.36

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