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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.59, 1,025.48 and 250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.59, 1,025.48 and 250.71 is: 376.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.59 : 1,025.48 = 250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.59/1,025.48 = 250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.59x = 1,025.48 × 250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.59x = 257,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,098.72/683.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.10

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