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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.80, 762.96 and 502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.80, 762.96 and 502.80 is: 762.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.80 : 762.96 = 502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.80/762.96 = 502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.80x = 762.96 × 502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.80x = 383,616.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,616.29/502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.96

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