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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.02, 1,025.58 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.02, 1,025.58 and 251.12 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.02 : 1,025.58 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.02/1,025.58 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.02x = 1,025.58 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.02x = 257,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,543.65/684.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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