How to find % increase of dollars with correct placement of decimal?

I am trying to find the % increase of $66.98 from $14.22, which is $52.76.  I think I divide $52.76 by $66.98 to find the increased amount, which would be 79%, correct?  If not, please tell me how.  Thanks.
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Close.  $52.76 is an increase from $14.22, so you should do $52.76 / $14.22 = 371%
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