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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.70, 1,024.94 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.70, 1,024.94 and 250.56 is: 375.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.70 : 1,024.94 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.70/1,024.94 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.70x = 1,024.94 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.70x = 256,808.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,808.97/683.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.62

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