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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.87, 1,026.68 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.87, 1,026.68 and 251.72 is: 377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.87 : 1,026.68 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.87/1,026.68 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.87x = 1,026.68 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.87x = 258,433.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,433.35/684.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.35

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