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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.38, 1,485.90 and 374.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.38, 1,485.90 and 374.25 is: 561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.38 : 1,485.90 = 374.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.38/1,485.90 = 374.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.38x = 1,485.90 × 374.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.38x = 556,098.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,098.08/990.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.50

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