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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.06, 1,026.04 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.06, 1,026.04 and 250.94 is: 376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.06 : 1,026.04 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.06/1,026.04 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.06x = 1,026.04 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.06x = 257,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,474.48/684.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.39

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