with the road. How long are the other two sides? The longer side of the triangular plot is feet. The shorter side of the triangular plot is feet. (Round to the nearest hundredth as needed.)

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A triangular plot of land has one side along a straight road measuring 393 feet. A second side makes a 40° angle with the road, and the third side makes a 23° angle
with the road. How long are the other two sides?
The longer side of the triangular plot is feet. The shorter side of the triangular plot is feet.
(Round to the nearest hundredth as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:A triangular plot of land has one side along a straight road measuring 393 feet. A second side makes a 40° angle with the road, and the third side makes a 23° angle with the road. How long are the other two sides? The longer side of the triangular plot is feet. The shorter side of the triangular plot is feet. (Round to the nearest hundredth as needed.)
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