Points A and B are separated by a lake. To find the distance between them, a surveyor locates a point C on land such that ∠CAB = 48.8°. He also measures CA as 318 ft and CB as 527 ft. Find the distance between A and B.

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Points A and B are separated by a lake. To find the distance between them, a surveyor locates a point C on land such that ∠CAB = 48.8°. He also measures CA as 318 ft and CB as 527 ft. Find the distance between A and B.

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