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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.02, 1,026.32 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.02, 1,026.32 and 251.07 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.02 : 1,026.32 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.02/1,026.32 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.02x = 1,026.32 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.02x = 257,676.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,676.91/684.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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