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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.70, 736.20 and 524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.70, 736.20 and 524.70 is: 736.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.70 : 736.20 = 524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.70/736.20 = 524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.70x = 736.20 × 524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.70x = 386,284.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,284.14/524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.20

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