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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.72, 1,024.77 and 250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.72, 1,024.77 and 250.37 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.72 : 1,024.77 = 250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.72/1,024.77 = 250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.72x = 1,024.77 × 250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.72x = 256,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,571.66/683.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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