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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.43, 1,025.28 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.43, 1,025.28 and 250.59 is: 375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.43 : 1,025.28 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.43/1,025.28 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.43x = 1,025.28 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.43x = 256,924.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,924.92/683.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.93

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