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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990, 1,485.03 and 373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990, 1,485.03 and 373.55 is: 560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990 : 1,485.03 = 373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990/1,485.03 = 373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990x = 1,485.03 × 373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990x = 554,732.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,732.96/990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.34

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