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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.99, 1,025.97 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.99, 1,025.97 and 251.04 is: 376.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.99 : 1,025.97 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.99/1,025.97 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.99x = 1,025.97 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.99x = 257,559.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,559.51/683.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.55

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