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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.76, 1,025.62 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.76, 1,025.62 and 251 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.76 : 1,025.62 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.76/1,025.62 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.76x = 1,025.62 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.76x = 257,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,430.62/683.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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