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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.67, 1,025.28 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.67, 1,025.28 and 250.86 is: 376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.67 : 1,025.28 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.67/1,025.28 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.67x = 1,025.28 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.67x = 257,201.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,201.74/683.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.21

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