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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.05, 1,025.91 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.05, 1,025.91 and 251.24 is: 376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.05 : 1,025.91 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.05/1,025.91 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.05x = 1,025.91 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.05x = 257,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,749.63/684.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.80

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