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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.68, 1,024.88 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.68, 1,024.88 and 250.50 is: 375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.68 : 1,024.88 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.68/1,024.88 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.68x = 1,024.88 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.68x = 256,732.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,732.44/683.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.52

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