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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.13, 1,026.08 and 251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.13, 1,026.08 and 251.29 is: 376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.13 : 1,026.08 = 251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.13/1,026.08 = 251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.13x = 1,026.08 × 251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.13x = 257,843.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,843.64/684.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.89

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