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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.25, 1,485.27 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.25, 1,485.27 and 249.86 is: 374.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.25 : 1,485.27 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.25/1,485.27 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.25x = 1,485.27 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.25x = 371,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,113.28/990.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.77

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