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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.70, 737.84 and 502.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.70, 737.84 and 502.70 is: 737.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.70 : 737.84 = 502.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.70/737.84 = 502.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.70x = 737.84 × 502.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.70x = 370,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,909.65/502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.84

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