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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.38, 1,485.17 and 373.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.38, 1,485.17 and 373.75 is: 560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.38 : 1,485.17 = 373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.38/1,485.17 = 373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.38x = 1,485.17 × 373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.38x = 555,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,082.29/990.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.47

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