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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.22, 1,026.35 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.22, 1,026.35 and 251.38 is: 377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.22 : 1,026.35 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.22/1,026.35 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.22x = 1,026.35 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.22x = 258,003.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,003.86/684.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.08

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