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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.37, 1,485.43 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.37, 1,485.43 and 374.10 is: 561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.37 : 1,485.43 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.37/1,485.43 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.37x = 1,485.43 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.37x = 555,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,699.36/990.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.10

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