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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.40, 1,025.99 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.40, 1,025.99 and 251.46 is: 376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.40 : 1,025.99 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.40/1,025.99 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.40x = 1,025.99 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.40x = 257,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,989.06/684.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.96

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