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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.01, 1,485.78 and 373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.01, 1,485.78 and 373.87 is: 561.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.01 : 1,485.78 = 373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.01/1,485.78 = 373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.01x = 1,485.78 × 373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.01x = 555,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,488.57/990.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.09

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