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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.28, 780.36 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.28, 780.36 and 135.56 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.28 : 780.36 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.28/780.36 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.28x = 780.36 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.28x = 105,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,785.60/520.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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