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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.38, 1,485.56 and 260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.38, 1,485.56 and 260.02 is: 390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.38 : 1,485.56 = 260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.38/1,485.56 = 260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.38x = 1,485.56 × 260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.38x = 386,275.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,275.31/990.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.03

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