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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.88, 1,025.96 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.88, 1,025.96 and 251.04 is: 376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.88 : 1,025.96 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.88/1,025.96 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.88x = 1,025.96 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.88x = 257,557.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,557.00/683.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.61

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