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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.56, 1,485.68 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.56, 1,485.68 and 374.18 is: 561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.56 : 1,485.68 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.56/1,485.68 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.56x = 1,485.68 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.56x = 555,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,902.44/990.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.20

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