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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.40, 1,485.19 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.40, 1,485.19 and 373.76 is: 560.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.40 : 1,485.19 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.40/1,485.19 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.40x = 1,485.19 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.40x = 555,109.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,109.26/990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.49

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