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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.77, 1,486.18 and 260.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.77, 1,486.18 and 260.35 is: 390.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.77 : 1,486.18 = 260.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.77/1,486.18 = 260.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.77x = 1,486.18 × 260.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.77x = 386,925.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,925.66/990.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.53

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