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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.10, 752.70 and 536.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.10, 752.70 and 536.10 is: 752.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.10 : 752.70 = 536.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.10/752.70 = 536.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.10x = 752.70 × 536.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.10x = 403,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,522.47/536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.70

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