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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 1,026.36 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 1,026.36 and 251.28 is: 377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 1,026.36 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/1,026.36 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 1,026.36 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 257,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,903.74/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.05

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