257.35% is the change from 204 to 729
Calculation steps:
[( 729 - 204 ) ÷ 204] x 100 = 257.35%
Formula
Percentage change = [(729 - 204) / 204] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
729 - 204 = 525
525 ÷ 204 = 2.573529411764706
2.573529411764706 x 100 = 257.35%