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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.14, 1,485.38 and 373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.14, 1,485.38 and 373.94 is: 560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.14 : 1,485.38 = 373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.14/1,485.38 = 373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.14x = 1,485.38 × 373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.14x = 555,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,435.57/990.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.97

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