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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.67, 1,026.36 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.67, 1,026.36 and 251.50 is: 377.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.67 : 1,026.36 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.67/1,026.36 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.67x = 1,026.36 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.67x = 258,129.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,129.54/684.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.01

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