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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.91, 1,026 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.91, 1,026 and 251.07 is: 376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.91 : 1,026 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.91/1,026 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.91x = 1,026 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.91x = 257,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,597.82/683.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.65

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