Two rivers, represented as straight lines — one carrying fresh water and the other carrying salt water — intersect at an acute angle. Within this acute angle stands James, who wishes to collect both fresh and salt water and return to his starting point. What is the optimal route he should take to minimise the total distance travelled?
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