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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.72, 1,486.38 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.72, 1,486.38 and 341.52 is: 512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.72 : 1,486.38 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.72/1,486.38 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.72x = 1,486.38 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.72x = 507,628.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,628.50/990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.38

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