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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.04, 780.04 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.04, 780.04 and 135.28 is: 202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.04 : 780.04 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.04/780.04 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.04x = 780.04 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.04x = 105,523.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,523.81/520.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.91

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