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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.46, 1,025.28 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.46, 1,025.28 and 250.92 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.46 : 1,025.28 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.46/1,025.28 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.46x = 1,025.28 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.46x = 257,263.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,263.26/683.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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