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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.34, 1,026.61 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.34, 1,026.61 and 251.46 is: 377.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.34 : 1,026.61 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.34/1,026.61 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.34x = 1,026.61 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.34x = 258,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,150.72/684.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.23

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