Equilibrium normal reaction force problem

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Homework Statement


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This should be easy, but I'm tired and just can't do it. If anyone can point me in the right direction that'd be great. I tried making a FBD, and had the equations:
[tex]Tsin30^{\circ} - 752N = 0[/tex]
[tex]344N - Tcos30^{\circ} = 0[/tex]

But, that then gives me two different answers for T. So I'm lost.
 
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Is the answer 752N?
 
first identify all forces acting on the ball, draw a force diagram and then balance them.
there should be 4 different forces acting on the ball
 
Haha, well that means I got the question wrong. Damn.

[tex]Tsin30^{\circ} - 752N = 0[/tex]
[tex]344N - Tcos30^{\circ} = 0[/tex]

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