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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.01, 1,026.15 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.01, 1,026.15 and 251.20 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.01 : 1,026.15 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.01/1,026.15 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.01x = 1,026.15 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.01x = 257,766.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,766.31/684.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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