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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.70, 1,027.23 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.70, 1,027.23 and 251.86 is: 377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.70 : 1,027.23 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.70/1,027.23 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.70x = 1,027.23 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.70x = 258,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,717.98/684.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.85

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