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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.05, 1,485.01 and 373.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.05, 1,485.01 and 373.67 is: 560.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.05 : 1,485.01 = 373.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.05/1,485.01 = 373.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.05x = 1,485.01 × 373.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.05x = 554,906.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,906.47/990.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.49

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