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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.88, 1,025.28 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.88, 1,025.28 and 250.80 is: 376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.88 : 1,025.28 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.88/1,025.28 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.88x = 1,025.28 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.88x = 257,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,140.22/683.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.00

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