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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.27, 1,485.30 and 365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.27, 1,485.30 and 365.66 is: 548.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.27 : 1,485.30 = 365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.27/1,485.30 = 365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.27x = 1,485.30 × 365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.27x = 543,107.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,107.37/990.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.44

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