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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.08, 780.03 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.08, 780.03 and 135.33 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.08 : 780.03 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.08/780.03 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.08x = 780.03 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.08x = 105,561.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,561.46/520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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