Carl spies a potential Sasquatch nest at a bearing of N8 oE and radios Jeff, who is at a bearing of N52oE from Carl's position. From Jeff's position, the nest is at a bearing of S71oW. If Jeff and Carl are 530 feet apart, how far is Jeff from the Sasquatch nest? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.

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Carl spies a potential Sasquatch nest at a bearing of N8 oE and radios Jeff, who is at a bearing of N52oE from Carl's position. From Jeff's position, the nest is at a bearing of S71oW.

If Jeff and Carl are 530 feet apart, how far is Jeff from the Sasquatch nest? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.     

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