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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.70, 737.60 and 525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.70, 737.60 and 525.70 is: 737.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.70 : 737.60 = 525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.70/737.60 = 525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.70x = 737.60 × 525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.70x = 387,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,756.32/525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.60

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