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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.73, 1,486.16 and 341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.73, 1,486.16 and 341.38 is: 512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.73 : 1,486.16 = 341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.73/1,486.16 = 341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.73x = 1,486.16 × 341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.73x = 507,345.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,345.30/990.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.09

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