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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.32, 1,487.10 and 366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.32, 1,487.10 and 366.64 is: 550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.32 : 1,487.10 = 366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.32/1,487.10 = 366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.32x = 1,487.10 × 366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.32x = 545,230.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,230.34/991.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.00

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