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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.12, 1,026 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.12, 1,026 and 251.04 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.12 : 1,026 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.12/1,026 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.12x = 1,026 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.12x = 257,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,567.04/684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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