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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.21, 1,026.33 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.21, 1,026.33 and 251.13 is: 376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.21 : 1,026.33 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.21/1,026.33 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.21x = 1,026.33 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.21x = 257,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,742.25/684.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.70

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