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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.06, 1,484.22 and 373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.06, 1,484.22 and 373.80 is: 560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.06 : 1,484.22 = 373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.06/1,484.22 = 373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.06x = 1,484.22 × 373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.06x = 554,801.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,801.44/990.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.37

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