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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.15, 1,025.61 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.15, 1,025.61 and 251.20 is: 376.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.15 : 1,025.61 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.15/1,025.61 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.15x = 1,025.61 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.15x = 257,633.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,633.23/684.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.57

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