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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.73, 1,027.19 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.73, 1,027.19 and 251.83 is: 377.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.73 : 1,027.19 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.73/1,027.19 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.73x = 1,027.19 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.73x = 258,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,677.26/684.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.78

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