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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.24, 1,025.52 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.24, 1,025.52 and 250.88 is: 376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.24 : 1,025.52 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.24/1,025.52 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.24x = 1,025.52 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.24x = 257,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,282.46/684.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.01

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