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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.28, 1,025.80 and 251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.28, 1,025.80 and 251.36 is: 376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.28 : 1,025.80 = 251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.28/1,025.80 = 251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.28x = 1,025.80 × 251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.28x = 257,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,845.09/684.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.81

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