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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.30, 1,026.57 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.30, 1,026.57 and 251.34 is: 377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.30 : 1,026.57 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.30/1,026.57 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.30x = 1,026.57 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.30x = 258,018.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,018.10/684.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.05

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