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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.51, 1,485.77 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.51, 1,485.77 and 260.16 is: 390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.51 : 1,485.77 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.51/1,485.77 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.51x = 1,485.77 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.51x = 386,529.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,529.19/990.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.23

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