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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.44, 1,027.10 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.44, 1,027.10 and 251.56 is: 377.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.44 : 1,027.10 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.44/1,027.10 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.44x = 1,027.10 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.44x = 258,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,377.28/684.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.50

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