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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.04, 1,025.54 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.04, 1,025.54 and 251.12 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.04 : 1,025.54 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.04/1,025.54 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.04x = 1,025.54 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.04x = 257,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,533.60/684.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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