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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.52, 1,024.68 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.52, 1,024.68 and 250.58 is: 375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.52 : 1,024.68 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.52/1,024.68 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.52x = 1,024.68 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.52x = 256,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,760.81/683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.64

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