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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.90, 1,025.85 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.90, 1,025.85 and 250.88 is: 376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.90 : 1,025.85 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.90/1,025.85 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.90x = 1,025.85 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.90x = 257,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,365.25/683.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.32

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